noun
temple
The area on either side of the head between the eye and ear.
She gently rubs her temple to ease a mild headache.
Etymology
The Latin anatomical word names the side of the head. This temple is historically separate from temple meaning a place of worship.
More examples
- A bead of sweat rolls down his temple.
- Her hair is turning gray at the temples.
- The doctor checks the swelling near my left temple.
Forms
temple · temples